alcaide-mor
nounmasculinearcaico/ɐɫkɐjd(ɨ)ˈmɔɾ/arcaico
al·cai·de-·mor
Definition
Historical title for the official who held the highest military and administrative authority in a region or district, superior to that of alcaide.
The alcaide-mor was responsible for the defense of the entire province.
The title of alcaide-mor was hereditary in some noble families.
Etymology
De alcaide + mor.